Why Not… Decorate Outdoors?

Why Not… Decorate Outdoors? 

Summer is finally upon us which means beautiful warm weather to enjoy in our backyards! These warm months bring so many opportunities for entertaining outdoors between the summer holidays, dinner parties, Sunday cookouts, pool parties, and just relaxing with friends on a Friday night. The possibilities for entertaining outdoors are endless, so why not… decorate outside? 

When we remodel and redecorate our homes, it’s easy to forget about our outdoor spaces and entertainment areas. It’s one of those “out of sight, out of mind” situations - until you want to use that space! It’s a lot easier than you think to spruce up your backyard or patio though, and it can be done on any budget!

Chances are, that you already have an outdoor table on your back porch that can easily be refreshed with a good cleaning and maybe a new coat of paint. If you have fabric chairs, you can easily find some DIY instructions for reupholstering them and with new material to fit your updated decor! This alone will provide a whole new look for your outdoor living space. Add in some new throw pillows and you’re all set for seating. 

I also love getting indoor/outdoor lights that can be strung around the patio, or even in the tree branches to add a nice intimate glow in the evening. These are amazing for outdoor dinner parties and give off the perfect amount of lighting, it’s a bonus that they can easily be found online too! If you want more light or want to make your table setting even more intimate, candles are always a great touch too. I love to put candles in glass hurricane holders on my table to create a beautiful warm glow. 

Don’t let summer come and go again this year without using your outdoor spaces to entertain, with just a few details to spruce up the area you can have a beautiful space to use again and again. I enjoy entertaining outdoors well into the fall as well, I love having my friends over to enjoy a warm dinner in the cool fall breeze. It’s a space that can be decorated as much or as little as you’d lile, but is sure to be a great place to make memories in your home!

Not sure where to start with your outdoor space? I am happy to chat with you and we can transform your outdoor living area together! Contact me here or on Instagram for more details.